Veteran Sri Lankan Singer Nanda Malini Passes Away at 82
2026-08-20
Veteran Sri Lankan singer Nanda Malini has passed away at the age of 82 at her residence in Nawala. NandaContinue Reading
BASL “Threat” Claim Sparks Heated Exchange in Parliament
2026-08-20
Chief Government Whip and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has questioned the Bar Association of Sri Lanka’s (BASL) characterization of viewsContinue Reading
Minister reveals more details about suspect behind Kilinochchi ‘LTTE Camp’ claim
2026-08-20
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala today revealed further details about a man who recently held a media briefing claiming toContinue Reading
Rain in Several Areas; Strong Winds Expected Across Parts of Sri Lanka
2026-08-20
Showers are expected in several parts of Sri Lanka on Thursday (20), while fairly strong winds of up to 40Continue Reading
Main Suspect in Mount Lavinia Huludagoda Shooting Arrested
2026-08-20
The main suspect in the Huludagoda Road shooting in Mount Lavinia has been arrested by the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID).Continue Reading
Sri Lanka plans to issue first digital ID by year-end
2026-08-19
Sri Lanka plans to issue its first digital identity card by the end of this year, as work on theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Dengue death toll rises to 69
2026-08-19
The number of dengue-related deaths reported in Sri Lanka so far this year has risen to 69, according to theContinue Reading
“No reason for Sri Lanka to go Bankrupt again”: Deputy Minister hits back at Ranil
2026-08-19
Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe has hit back at former President Ranil Wickremesinghe over his warning that Sri Lanka could faceContinue Reading
Flying Taxis in Sri Lanka? CAASL targets eVTOL Trial operations within 4 months
2026-08-19
Sri Lanka is moving closer to testing electric “flying taxi” technology, with the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL)Continue Reading
“We could go bankrupt again”: Ranil warns of 2028 challenge
2026-08-18
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has warned that Sri Lanka could face another severe economic challenge from the end of 2028Continue Reading
Airport to Colombo by Passenger Drone for US$20–30? Sri Lanka Explores New Service
2026-08-18
Sri Lanka has begun discussions on the possible introduction of a passenger drone service, with Chinese autonomous aerial vehicle companyContinue Reading
22nd Amendment: SJB files Supreme Court Challenge
2026-08-18
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has filed a petition before the Supreme Court challenging the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution,Continue Reading
Former minister Keheliya Rambukwella arrested
2026-08-18
Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella has been arrested by officials of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or CorruptionContinue Reading
US$1 Bn alleged illegal money transfer: New details emerge as 4 bank officials remanded
2026-08-17
Further details have emerged in the Criminal Investigation Department’s probe into an alleged scheme to illegally transfer around US$1 billionContinue Reading
Bloomfield Death Case: Court Extends Custody of 17-Year-Old Cricketer
2026-08-17
A Colombo court has ordered a 17-year-old school cricketer arrested over an alleged assault involving a Bloomfield Cricket and AthleticContinue Reading
90% chance of very strong El Niño by year-end, Met Dept warns
2026-08-17
The Department of Meteorology has warned that there is now a 90% chance the current El Niño conditions will intensifyContinue Reading
Four bank managers arrested in USD 1 billion transfer probe
2026-08-17
The Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) has arrested four managers from four private banks in connection with a probeContinue Reading
70% of Cyclone Ditwah relief funds still unspent
2026-08-17
The Ministry of Defence has directed District Secretaries to expedite the release of disaster relief allocations, after it was revealedContinue Reading